This course is dedicated in loving memory of
Samuel Friedman
שמשון בן לואיס
and Lillian Friedman
חנה עטל בת לואיס
About this course
Zoom out of your life, and see how you are a minuscule part of an incredibly vast universe. It’s tough not to feel tiny and insignificant. And then, zoom back and think about your struggles, the challenges, and the moments of self-doubt and uncertainty.
Between those two realizations, there is one glaring question: Why did G-d create me, with all of my challenges? Why did G-d create this massive universe, with the countless beings it contains?
There must be a reason, and in this course, you are about to discover what it is. We are about to take a deep dive into the question of all questions, and the answer will make your life more satisfying and purposeful.
Join us for a journey into the reason why we are all here.
This four-week course premieres Monday, 20 Adar / March 9, 2026.
The Reason: Lesson 1
March 9, 2026
Why would a pure Divine soul be sent into a world of struggle, limits, and distractions? In this opening class, you will uncover Judaism’s surprising answer, how everyday life itself is the stage where G-d’s purpose is revealed.
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The Reason: Lesson 2
March 16, 2026
In this class, you will explore the Chassidic teaching of dirah betachtonim, the idea that G-d wants a home in the physical world. This significantly impacts how we view the universe and our own lives.
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The Reason: Lesson 3
March 23, 2026
Can I make G-d feel “at home?” This class reveals how simple physical actions turn ordinary life into something much greater. You will discover how the most practical parts of life, from prayer to business to daily routines, become invitations to G-d.
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The Reason: Lesson 4
March 30, 2026
Redemption is not only a promise for the future. It is a process unfolding right now. In this final class, we explore how your daily choices move the world closer to Moshiach and bring creation to its purpose.
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Level: Intermediate -
Length/Effort:45-60 minutes / week
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Category: Kabbalah / Philosophy
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Institution: Chabad.org / ChabadU
Meet the Presenter
Rabbi Naftoli Hertz Pewzner is an instructor of Chassidic thought and practice at Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, NJ, where he serves as a mashpia at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim. He is the co-author of The Basics of Chassidus book series and an editor and researcher at Sichos in English publications.